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| Japan | Journey to the Imperial Palace Plaza, Tokyo Tower and Asakusa Temple. Enjoy the verdant grounds of Meiji-Jingu Shrine and then take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the tranquil Happoen Garden. Have dinner at a local izakaya (Japanese pub), and stroll the neon streets of the glamorous Ginza shopping district. |  | Take a scenic drive to Kamakura to see the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in. Then visit Hase Kannon Temple; and its flower-laden garden. Continue to the forested slopes of Hakone National Park. Cruise Lake Ashi and board a gondola on the Komagatake Ropeway for a spectacular view of Mount Fuji. |  | In Kyoto explore the Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion), stroll along bustling Teapot Alley to Kiyomizu Temple, known for its massive verandah and stunning views of the city. See the 1,001 statues of Kannon at Sanjusangendo Temple. |  | Explore northwest Kyoto to view some important examples of karesansui (dry landscape gardens) at Ryoan-ji, Daitoku-ji and the often-photographed Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion). Take a drive to the Shigaraki nature preserve, where a world class art collection awaits at I.M. Pei's stunning Miho Museum. |  | Drive to ancient Nara, Japan's first capital, where you stroll though Nara Park, home to more than 1,000 tame deer. Continue to Todai-ji Temple, the world's largest wooden structure, housing the largest bronze Buddha in Japan. After lunch, visit Kasuga-taisha Shrine, famous for its many bronze and stone lanterns.
|  | Travel by ferry to the picturesque island of Miyajima to see the stunning Itsukushima shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay in the nearly 150-year-old Iwaso ryokan, ideally located amid Japanese maples.
|  | A full day of sightseeing includes a visit to 17th-century Osaka Castle and a leisurely cruise along the Okawa river. Also, see Tempozan Harbor Village on Osaka Bay, where the Kaiyukan Aquarium is the main feature. |
14 Day Grand Tour of Japan
Here ancient cities are electrified
by the breathtakingly new... gilded temples and glittering skyscrapers
reign over streets steeped in history and tradition. Visit castles that
have stood the test of time. Mingle with locals on a canal-lined
street. In Kyoto, golden pavilions and a nightingale castle honor royal
times, and cultural arts keep customs like Origami, tea and Maiko
dancing alive.
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